Seniors should be aware of toxic heavy metals that may be in their home, and possibly in their foods or medications. Heavy metals including, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, and silver, may be toxic to the health if consumed in high quantities. If a senior contracts long-term exposure to these heavy metals, there is a possibility of Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and neurological degenerative processes that mimic other diseases. Also, seniors may also be allergic to certain heavy metals, which could cause sickness or death. If your senior loved one is not aware of the dangers of heavy metal toxicity, make sure they are informed.
Some toxic metals, especially Arsenic, is the most common cause of heavy metal poisoning in adults. It is important to avoid toxic metals and gain awareness of toxic metals in the home. Always be sure to use the least harmful product possible, read labels, know of potential hazards of what you are buying, and learn the symptoms of toxicity. Aluminum is not necessary a heavy metal, but some studies have proven that Aluminum exposure can cause Alzheimer’s Disease. Aluminum can be found in certain brands of baking powder and cooking supplies such as pans.
There are a number of things you can do that are beneficial to the health, especially if you have come into contact with heavy metals. By enhancing your immunity, you can help protect your body from the harmful effects of heavy metal toxicity. Certain antioxidants can help detox your body such as Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Glutathione, and Zinc, as well as herbs, garlic, green tea, other minerals.
If you think that you or a loved one has heavy metal toxicity, you should contact a physician immediately. The symptoms of heavy metal toxicity are usually severe and rapid in onset, including cramping, nausea, and vomiting, as well as pain, sweating, headaches, difficulty breathing, impaired cognitive, motor, and language skills, and convulsions. If you are cautious and aware of these symptoms you can avoid further injury or death.
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Heavy metal toxicity is an often overlooked danger that can largely be avoided simply with awareness. Thanks for the post and reminder.
I’m going to find more examples of possible heavy metal poisoning in the home, as this seems like a problem that could affect anyone harmfully, not just seniors. Thanks for the post, very good to know.
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